John Muithya Muli

Occurrence, Distribution and Molecular Identification of Candidatus Phytoplasma Strain Causing CLYD in Coastal Region of Kenya

John Muithya Muli, Simon Muti Mbuvi & Rose Kigathi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Coconut lethal yellowing disease (CLYD) caused by phytoplasma is a destructive disease affecting coconut and other palm species. The disease has been reported in Mozambique, Tanzania, and some West African countries, where millions of coconut trees have been affected. Although th...